| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $247.77 | 4.720% | $259.4647 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.36 | 6.487% | $135.6218 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.81 | 9.845% | $73.3874 | $73.39 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.89 | 12.477% | $80.8597 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.65 | 4.509% | $208.6522 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.46 | 3.860% | $48.2534 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.41 | 12.822% | $274.62 | $274.62 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.35 | $1,080.8592 | $1,080.85 | $1,080.80 | $1,081.00 | |